Events
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Walk & Talk: Women in Conservation
LaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These walks are led […]
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Walk & Talk: Women’s History Month
Oak Forest Heritage Preserve-East • Oak Forest, IL 60452Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These walks are led […]
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Maple Tree Tapping
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy a short walk and watch a maple tree tapping demonstration.
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Sap’s Rising
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Walk through the sugar maple forest and learn about the sweet history of maple syrup making. All ages.
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Women Environmentalists
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate women past and present who have contributed to biology, conservation, environmental justice and more with presentations, activities and exhibits. Plus, don’t miss our self-guided […]
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Sap’s Rising
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Walk through the sugar maple forest and learn about the sweet history of maple syrup making. All ages.
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Live Healthy, Discover Nature! Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Venture out on our scenic trails for a guided 3- to 4-mile walk.
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Maple Tree Tapping
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy a short walk and watch a maple tree tapping demonstration.
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Sunrise Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Step into the quiet stillness of early morning and join us for a before-hours walk to witness the beauty of a new day unfolding. Gates […]
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Restoration Workday
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Remove invasive species with us. Equipment provided. Ages 8 & up w/ adult. High schoolers may earn service hours.
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Women’s Heritage Month Walk
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Walk and learn about conservation leader Isabel Bassett Wasson and her work and discoveries at Thatcher Woods.
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Sap’s Rising
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Walk through the sugar maple forest and learn about the sweet history of maple syrup making. All ages.
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Conservation @ Home: Native Seed Starter Pots
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Welcome spring by planting wildflower seeds in upcycled seedling pots. Materials provided. Drop in.
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Sap’s Rising
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Walk through the sugar maple forest and learn about the sweet history of maple syrup making. All ages.
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Meet Our Ambassador Animals
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Meet the animals that call Crabtree home.
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Children’s Storytime
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Listen to a nature-themed children’s book read aloud, followed by an activity. Indoor program.
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Wee Wonders: Turtles
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Bring your little ones to learn about turtles through stories, crafts and a turtle encounter. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
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Everyone in Nature
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join a sensory class where individuals with disabilities and homeschoolers can learn about nature. Participants must be with an adult.
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2 Miles at 2
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for an afternoon walk. Ages 18 & up.
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Fitness Hike
Country Lane Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes are faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 5 miles.
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S.E.N.I.O.R.S.
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Seniors can deepen their connection to the outdoors with fresh, engaging nature programs offered each month. Ages 55 […]
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Fitness Hike
Vollmer Road Grove • Cook County, IL 60478 (near Country Club Hills)Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes are faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 3.2 miles.
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